OSCR 50K: 4th Try Tomorrow

Tomorrow’s my 4th shot at the OSCR 50K. This year’s its 30th anniversary, so there’s a special hat!

Originally, OSCR meant “Ovando to Seeley Citizens Race,” linking two towns. Now, it’s just a loop, starting at Seeley Creek Trails and crossing Rice Ridge. Someone (maybe Alden?) told me it now stands for “Over Seeley’s Creeks and Ridges”. The best part? A chili feed and awards after the race.

My last go was in 2009, finishing in 4:27:52. An hour off my best, but I hadn’t skied that year. My blog, “2009 OSCR 50K Race Report”, covers it. When asked about not skiing, I’d said, “but I’ve been doing lots of CORE”.

2008 was my best, with a time of 3:34:29. I detailed it in “Hello From The OSCR”. I was somewhat prepared but still struggled.

2007 was my first time, and it was tough – like 60k in 5 1/2 hours or DNF. “The Day After The 60K” blog talks about getting lost in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. That year taught me real endurance.

With bruised ribs, this race might be like my first or last attempt. I’ve done some skiing, so aiming for a personal best. No matter what, it’ll be tough. I’d jokingly name it “Outer-limits Suffer Cauldron of Rejection” … fitting for the OSCR Loop.